Sweet Potato Dessert Squares

Name: Sweet Potato Dessert Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), divided; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten; FILLING:; 3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk or butter); 2/3 cup 2% milk; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice; TOPPING:; 6 tablespoons cold butter; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Optional: Whipped cream and pecan halves

5 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling

Makes

16 servings

Updated: May. 12, 2022

I prepare sweet potatoes every week for my family, mostly as a side dish. But I’ve also found that they make desserts even more delightful. These moist, rich squares have a great pecan crunch. —Betty Janway, Ruston, LA

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Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
FILLING:
3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk or butter)
2/3 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
TOPPING:
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional: Whipped cream and pecan halves

Directions

Set aside 3/4 cup cake mix. Combine remaining mix with butter and egg until crumbly; spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Whisk filling ingredients until smooth; pour over crust.
For topping, cut butter into reserved cake mix until crumbly. Stir in pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over filling.
Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Garnish with whipped cream and pecan halves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 399 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

Sweet Potato Dessert Squares

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